sigma male
(Internet slang, neologism, often, humorous) A self-reliant and assertive male who occupies a position outside a social or group hierarchy; a lone wolf or maverick.
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(Internet slang, neologism, often, humorous) A self-reliant and assertive male who occupies a position outside a social or group hierarchy; a lone wolf or maverick.
I was the timid boy, but now developed in the Sigma Male. Captain of my own tug boat, but soon I'll have that Yacht to Sail.
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